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3. Ignition switch should still be in ON position. Ensure no one is inside vehicle. From a position outside vehicle and away from air bag modules (in case of air bag deployment), turn ignition switch to OFF 4. If AIR BAG warning light fails to come on, comes on and stays on, or comes on while driving, a system malfunction exists. Perform air bag system self-diagnostics, and repair air bag system. SERVICE PRECAUTIONS Observe the following precautions when working with or near air bag systems: z Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable before servicing vehicle. Allow system capacitor to z Disable air bag system before servicing any air bag system or steering column component. Failure to do z Always wear safety glasses when servicing or handling an air bag. z Air bag module must be stored in its original special container until used for service. It must be stored in z When placing a live air bag on a bench or other surface, always face air bag and trim cover up, away from z When a steering column has an air bag module attached, never place column on the floor or any other z The air bag module inflator assembly contains sodium azide and potassium nitrate. These materials are z Passenger-side air bag contains argon gas pressurized to over 2500 psi (175.8 kg/cm 2 ). DO NOT attempt to dismantle air bag module or tamper with its inflator. DO NOT puncture, incinerate, or bring air z After deployment, air bag surface may contain sodium hydroxide deposits, which irritate skin. Sodium z When carrying a live air bag module, point trim cover away from your body to minimize injury in case of z The horn switch is integral with the air bag module trim cover. Failure to take the proper precautions z DO NOT disconnect or connect air bag module while battery is connected. Never disassemble air bag z On Wrangler, when both air bag door bracket "J" nuts are removed from the instrument panel armature, z The air bag control module contains an impact sensor which enables the system to deploy the air bags.
1998 Chevrolet Pickup C1500 GENERAL INFORMATION Air Bag Deactivation Procedures
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